Testimonials
“I worked alongside Dr. Sandy Goel since 2019 designing, developing, and operationalizing the first Wellness Office at Michigan Medicine. When I retired in 2023, she was appointed the interim Chief Wellness Officer, because of her unique skillset and passion for healthcare workforce well-being. I trust her to enable any organization that wants to improve its systems to support well-being. Contact her and see for yourself. You will be glad you did.”
— Kirk J. Brower, MD, Inaugural Chief Wellness Officer (2019-2023), Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Health and Medical School
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Sandy Goel for over fifteen years. Sandy’s commitment to health and well-being is second-to-none. She is a strategic thinker and strong advocate for workplace well-being. Her contributions to our field are many - including establishing a network and collaborative partnerships with leaders within the health care and higher education setting to advance well-being for all. Sandy and I have collaborated on a number of initiatives over the years, and I so appreciate her system-level thinking as well as her deep knowledge on evidence-based strategies and workplace well-being expertise. We have worked closely to differentiate individual- vs. system-level well-being strategies to ensure a multidimensional approach to support the diverse needs of those we serve.
In addition, I’ve had the honor of presenting with Sandy and can unequivocally share that she is an excellent and engaging presenter on understanding burnout and well-being in the workplace, while also using data-forward approaches to customize strategies to meet the unique needs of various units/departments. The health and well-being field is better because of Sandy’s immense contributions over many years.”
— Karen S., Senior Well-Being Leader
“I have known Dr. Sandy Goel since she began the Michigan Medicine Wellness Office with Dr. Kirk Brower in March of 2019. She was instrumental in creating and sustaining the culture, trust, and initiatives that started this important program. The office and her leadership were instrumental in bringing faculty and staff advocates from across the health system together to better understand the challenges and possible solutions to the problems regarding wellbeing and burnout in our health care system. In addition, she offered a lifeline to our teams and leaders during and after the pandemic when stress and burnout were at an all-time high. She knew that she had to reach the highest levels of leadership in the system to have an impact and she did this by listening, sharing helpful metrics, and problem solving with departmental chairs and institutional leaders in our health care organization. She had an amazing ability to understand and navigate the complex politics of a highly matrixed organization with exceptional respect and skill. I am sure she will continue to advance the mission of wellbeing for employees and leaders in any organization that is lucky enough to have her.”
-Kimberly Garver, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, Michigan Medicine
“I am thrilled to provide this testimonial for our former interim Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Sandy Goel. When you meet Sandy, it is evident that she genuinely cared about the well-being of every individual in our organization. Sandy's engaging and warm demeanor made her approachable and trusted by everyone, from the executive team to our nurses, faculty and trainees.
One of Sandy's most remarkable qualities is her ability to turn compassionate intentions into concrete actions. Under her leadership, we saw the implementation of numerous organizational well-being initiatives that have had a transformative impact on our workplace culture. Whether it was organizing executive presence in our departments or instituting mental health resources, Sandy consistently followed through on her promises and delivered results that exceeded our expectations.
In summary, Sandy was an undeniable asset to Michigan Medicine. Her warmth, engagement, and unwavering commitment to accomplishing our goals have made all the difference in our pursuit of a healthier, happier workplace. I wholeheartedly recommend Sandy as a well-being leader and feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such a remarkable individual.”
-Michele M. Carney, MD, Clinical Associate Professor-Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics and Well-Being Leader, Michigan Medicine
“Sandy has been a great coach/mentor! She has been compassionate, encouraging and willing to share her own experiences & wisdom. She is genuinely focused on helping you gain clarity on your goals and make a plan to achieve them.”
— Carolyn R., Clinical Pharmacist